Quote by Ernest Hemingway
But Paris was a very old city and we were young and nothing was simple there, not even poverty, nor sudden money, nor the moonlight, nor right and wrong nor the breathing of someone who lay beside you in the moonlight.
Summary
This quote suggests that Paris, being an old city, holds layers of complexity that cannot be easily simplified. The author, existing in a youthful state, realizes that even elements like poverty, wealth, moonlight, moral distinctions, and intimacy are all intricately entangled in the atmosphere of the city. Paris is portrayed as a place where nothing can be straightforward or easily defined, adding to its allure and intrigue.
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Paris
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